Backend Engineer Jobs

Find Backend Engineer jobs where you can build and maintain the systems that power modern applications. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, including roles focused on APIs, distributed services, databases, cloud infrastructure, and platform engineering.

What Backend Engineers Do

Backend Engineers design, develop, test, and operate server-side software. They build APIs and services, manage data storage and processing, improve application performance, and help ensure systems are secure, reliable, and able to scale. The role often involves partnering with frontend engineers, product managers, data teams, and infrastructure specialists.

Skills and Technologies

Employers commonly seek experience with languages such as Java, Python, Go, JavaScript, C#, or Ruby; API patterns and service architectures; relational and NoSQL databases; cloud platforms; and testing, observability, and deployment tools. Requirements vary by company and specialization, so review each listing for the technologies and experience that matter most.

Career Paths and Seniority

Backend engineering opportunities range from experienced individual-contributor positions to Senior, Staff, Principal, and Engineering Manager roles. As engineers advance, they may take on broader system design, technical strategy, mentorship, architecture, or team leadership responsibilities.

Explore Backend Engineer Opportunities

Browse Ladders listings to compare vetted Backend Engineer openings paying $100,000 or more. Use job details to assess responsibilities, qualifications, work arrangements, and compensation, then focus your search on roles that match your experience and career goals.

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$90K - $110K *

Transform custom manufacturing workflows by bridging CAD/CAM solutions with client needs. Collaborate with Sales to deliver tailored demos, support technical validations, and represent the brand at in...

Austin, TXRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to shape the future of software engineering by leading architectural decisions, driving product modernization, and enhancing operational excellence while mentoring others and foste...

Nashville, TNRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by joining our dynamic team to build robust back-end systems that power AI-driven workflows and enhance user experiences across platforms. Collaborate with engineers to innovate and s...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$175K - $195K *

Lead the charge in shaping enterprise data architecture, ensuring scalable, secure access across systems. Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver impactful data solutions that drive business val...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $118K *

Accelerate your career by driving technical solutions and proposals for engineered equipment. Collaborate with sales and engineering teams to ensure customer satisfaction and secure new business oppor...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$96K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to shape innovative fundraising tools that empower progressive campaigns and nonprofits. Leverage modern technologies to enhance election readiness and compliance, while mentoring...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and maintain scalable data pipelines, ensuring data quality and optimizing architecture for cloud platforms. Drive automation and enhance data product...

Washington, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $252K *

Elevate your career by building and modernizing a full-stack document management platform. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design scalable solutions and mentor fellow engineers while leveraging cut...

Salt Lake City, UTRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Champion innovative database solutions by proactively optimizing performance and guiding clients on cloud strategies. Collaborate with teams to enhance mission-critical systems and ensure seamless ser...

RemoteRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate data operations by leading collection strategies for terabyte-scale data. Oversee field operations, ensure data reliability, and collaborate with engineering teams to optimize performance and...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$103K - $153K *

Deliver a robust frontend architecture for a mature web UI, enhancing performance and usability. Collaborate with UX designers and set coding standards while ensuring security and analytics integratio...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $187K *

Grow your career with a hands-on Engineering Manager role leading a dynamic team to enhance an AI-powered healthcare hiring platform, ensuring quality, reliability, and innovation across multiple tech...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$193K - $309K *

Innovate by leading the development of scalable features for our Sports & Entertainment platform. Collaborate across teams to enhance customer experiences and drive Toast's success while mentoring fel...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $250K *

Lead the charge in building high-throughput systems as you manage a team of engineers. Drive technical excellence and team growth while collaborating across functions to deliver innovative solutions i...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $130K *

Transform data engineering by architecting scalable pipelines and optimizing healthcare data solutions. Lead teams to enhance data quality and compliance while driving innovation and strategic alignme...

Baltimore, MDRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$102K - $128K *

Drive impactful backend solutions for our logistics network, owning systems from design to deployment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust services that enhance courier operation...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$150K - $180K *

Lead and architect innovative AI-driven financial solutions, collaborating with elite engineers to design, implement, and optimize cutting-edge tools for global clients in a dynamic, startup environme...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Innovate cutting-edge AI financial solutions by architecting and deploying advanced chat interfaces and reporting systems. Collaborate with elite engineers to enhance investment workflows for global c...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate software solutions by architecting AI-driven financial tools, collaborating with elite engineers to enhance investment workflows, and ensuring high standards in quality and security within a d...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Bring your expertise to develop and maintain payer customer implementations, focusing on backend and frontend development. Collaborate with senior engineers to enhance healthcare applications impactin...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$97K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to lead physician coding integration initiatives, ensuring operational readiness and compliance. Collaborate across departments to enhance coding practices and drive revenue cycle...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$120K - $145K *

Execute accurate coding practices to ensure compliance and optimal reimbursement in a dynamic healthcare environment. Collaborate with clinical teams to maintain integrity and efficiency in revenue cy...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$150K - $170K *

Innovate with AI to enhance HR software. Design and develop scalable web services, lead initiatives, and mentor engineers while focusing on user experience and collaboration in a dynamic environment...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Applied AI Engineer, leading teams to design and deliver impactful AI solutions. Drive technical excellence and mentor engineers while shaping the future of AI system...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$184K - $235K *

Lead impactful product engineering initiatives by crafting intuitive user experiences and simplifying complex workflows. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to enhance frontend architectur...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Backend Engineer do?question toggle

    A Backend Engineer develops and maintains server-side software, including APIs, services, databases, and the systems that support application reliability, security, and performance.

  • What skills are commonly required for Backend Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but often include proficiency in one or more programming languages, API and service development, database experience, testing, cloud platforms, and knowledge of scalable system design.

  • What is the difference between a Backend Engineer and a Software Engineer?question toggle

    Backend Engineer generally describes a software engineering role focused on server-side systems and data processing. Software Engineer is a broader title that can include backend, frontend, full-stack, platform, and other specialties.

  • What seniority levels are available for Backend Engineers?question toggle

    Openings may include experienced, Senior, Staff, and Principal individual-contributor roles, as well as engineering management positions. Titles and responsibilities differ between employers.

  • How can I find Backend Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Search Ladders for Backend Engineer openings and review each listing's compensation, qualifications, responsibilities, and work arrangement. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying at least $100,000.